Cockerell, Rachel

Melting Point: Family, Memory and the Search for a Promised Land: A groundbreaking family history for fans of Edmund de Waal and Philippe Sands

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ISBN 13:: 9781035408917
author:: Cockerell, Rachel
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Wildfire
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 416
Dimensions:: 23.6 x 15.4 x 4 centimetres (0.6
Genre:: History, Europe, General,
Condition:: New
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A radical and unforgettable account of one man's quest for a temporary homeland. In 1907, David Jochelmann persuaded his great-grandfather to set sail from Russia to Texas, marking the beginning of the Galveston Movement, a forgotten chapter in history.

As Eastern Europe succumbed to anti-Semitic violence, Israel Zangwill embarked on a desperate search across continents for a refuge. From Australia to Antarctica, he searched for a place where his people could find safety and security. His journey took him to the shores of Galveston, Texas, where he hoped to escape the melting pot of America.

This is a story of hope, desperation, and the human spirit's capacity to persevere in the face of adversity. A fascinating and engaging read that sheds new light on a little-known moment in history.

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